Counseling (Noun)

Meaning

Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The student was struggling in her major and went to her academic advisor for counseling on a possible career change.
• The company offered counseling to employees who were considering early retirement.
• The health insurance provider covers counseling for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
• The school offers free counseling to students dealing with social adjustment issues during the first semester of college.
• The couple sought pre-marital counseling to work through their financial differences before making a lifelong commitment.

Synonyms

• Counselling
• Direction
• Counsel
• Guidance

Hypernyms

• Message
• Content
• Substance

Hyponyms

• Lead
• Marriage Counseling
• Hint
• Wind
• Genetic Counseling
• Tip
• Confidential Information
• Road Map
• Career Counseling
• Guideline
• Cynosure

Related Words

• Counsel (verb)